Thomas Jefferson: Letters and Addresses (1905) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164347934)

Thomas Jefferson: Letters and Addresses is a collection of letters and speeches by one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. The book was originally published in 1905 and includes a wide range of writings by Jefferson, spanning from his early years as a lawyer to his later years as a statesman and president. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Jefferson's life and work. The first section includes letters from Jefferson's youth, including his correspondence with his parents and siblings. The second section includes letters from his time as a lawyer and politician in Virginia, and the third section includes letters and speeches from his time as a member of the Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.The fourth section of the book includes letters and speeches from Jefferson's time as the first Secretary of State under President George Washington. The fifth section includes letters and speeches from his time as Vice President under John Adams, and the sixth section includes letters and speeches from his time as the third President of the United States.Throughout the book, readers will gain insight into Jefferson's political beliefs, his views on slavery and race, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time. The book provides a fascinating look into the life and work of one of America's most influential founding fathers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Jefferson
ISBN-10: 1164347934
ISBN-13: 9781164347934
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d